Residents tell how police swarmed quiet cul-de-sac after woman's 'murder'

• Shocked residents have the described the "chaos" that soon ensued after the tragic death of a woman on a quiet cul de sac.

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St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday 'Murder' arrest after woman found with serious injuries dies • A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Armour Rise, Hitchin.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday 15,000 pumpkins ready to pick at Willows Activity Farm's Halloween festival • More than 15,000 pumpkins are ripe for picking at Willows Activity Farm near St Albans.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Unmarried couples and property: Could the rules be about to change? • For years, the property law position for unmarried couples has been relatively straightforward: living together does not, by itself, give you an interest in your partner’s property. • That could be about to change. • The Government’s consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, considers introducing new rights for qualifying cohabiting couples when.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Theatre review: OVO’s Roman Theatre Festival round up 2026 • Deborah Heath takes a look back at this year’s shows… A few weeks after the dust has settled at the Roman Theatre, I reflect on another festival from OVO. • For although the weather proved challenging for them this year, they didn’t let it stand in their way of delivering another.

Herts Advertiser - Sport · Local news · yesterday Harpenden Town Women beat leaders Haringey Borough 5-1 for first win over rivals • Harpenden Town Women produced a superb display to claim a memorable 5-1 victory over Haringey Borough Women on Sunday.

Hemel Today · Local news · 2 days ago Whistle-blowing reports in Hertfordshire nearly double including several workplace disputes • The number of reports made through Hertfordshire County Council’s whistleblowing procedures almost doubled last year, councillors have been told.

What's on: next 14 days

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9 Oct–11 Dec · St Albans MuseumsMuseum Minis at St Albans Museum + Gallery

10 Oct · St Albans MuseumsSt Albans Flips into Wonder!

8 Oct–20 Dec · St Albans MuseumsSunday Crafternoon at St Albans Museum + Gallery

8 Oct–31 Jan 2027 · St Albans MuseumsAccessories

8 Oct–12 Dec · St Albans MuseumsFamily weekends at Verulamium Museum

8 Oct–1 Dec · St Albans MuseumsHonouring Our Communities Mural

8 Oct–14 Dec · St Albans MuseumsMessy Monday Mornings

8 Oct · St Albans MuseumsRoman and Iron Age Silchester

15 Oct · St Albans MuseumsThe History of Mermaids and Women of the Waters

10 Oct · The Alban ArenaBanff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 – Blue Film Programme

16 Oct · The Alban ArenaCountry Roads

17 Oct · The Alban ArenaDay-time Disco For Grown Ups 70s 80s 90s Party

13 Oct · The Alban ArenaJeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire

8 Oct · The Alban ArenaJonathan Pie

9 Oct · The Alban ArenaRadio Gaga

11 Oct · The Alban ArenaSimon Brodkin: Unleashed

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Did you know? · St Albans

Verulamium was sacked and burnt on the orders of Boudica of the Iceni in AD 61, an event confirmed by a black ash layer found by archaeologists.

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